User:FrostFairBlade/sandbox/Lonely Teardrops

Production and release

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  • Lyrics came from Gordy trying to write a "begging song" for Wilson; recalled that the initial lyric was 'My eyes are crying lonely teardrops', but swapped out 'eyes' for 'heart' after he thought that the original lyric was too plain[1]

Music and lyrics

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Critical reception

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Commercial performance

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Live performance and other usage

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Credits and personnel

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Charts

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References

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  1. ^ Nathan, David (1994-11-05). "The Tribute Album: Motown Organizes an All-Star Salute to Berry Gordy, Songwriter". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. p. 78. Retrieved 2021-12-30.